Korean Entertainment News Update (siri 2)

katt

June 24, 2008

Director Im Wearied by 'Reckless' Korean Filmmaking
  

Celebrated Korean director Im Kwon-taek (72) visits the 30th International Moscow Film Festival for the first time in 20 years. The festival is presenting a special retrospective on the filmmaker.

The 30th International Moscow Film Festival which opened on June 19 is presenting a special retrospective on legendary Korean director Im Kwon-taek. The event prompted the 72-year-old filmmaker to visit the Russian city for the first time in 20 years, but Im didn't seem happy when the Chosun Ilbo met up with him there. Rather than his feelings on visiting Moscow again, foremost on the director's mind were his concerns about the Korean film industry.

Im declared, with a note of guilt, that everyone in the Korean film industry -- including himself -- should be blamed for the falling market share of Korean films. "Movie fans have grown disappointed with Korean films because those working in the industry have just tried to jump on the bandwagon of the industry's boom without careful preparation," he said bitterly. "Even I made movies recklessly, too, producing 50 works within a period of 10 years.

katt

June 24, 2008

"Enemy" scores strongly with Korean Public

Written by Han Sunhee



SEOUL -- "Public Enemy 3," the third installment in a series helmed by Kang Woo-suk about a righteous, but weird cop, took a boffo $8.82 million in its opening four day weekend at the South Korean B.O. Produced by Cinema Service and released by CJ Entertainment, pic locked up 1.4 million admissions at 764 crime scenes.         

Score is the second best arrest record this year behind "Indiana Jones: The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which locked up 1.6 million tickets in its opening frame. And it is the first time in eleven weeks that a local picture has topped the chart. Last was "GP506.""Enemy 3" also enjoyed the biggest opening day by a Korean film this year, taking $1.2 million from over 200,000 ticket sales. That exceeded the opening day scores of this year's biggest hits "Women's Handball Team" and "The Chaser".

Scripted by multi-hyphenate Jang Jin, pic again features actor Sul kyoung-gu ("Oasis") as detective Kang Chul-joong, this time fighting against a teenager serial killer. "Kung Fu Panda" slipped to second spot, but it also rewrote a piece of Korean box office history. Distributor CJ announced that "Panda" took $3.76 million on 582 screens during the weekend, taking its cume to $20.7 million from 3.3 million admissions, which is the largest total ever for an animated film in Korea.Among other new releases, Steve Carell-starrer "Get Smart" ranked at No.5 grossing $690,000 on 244 screens. Casino crime movie "21" played a weaker hand ranking at No.6 with a $410,000 take. It was followed by helmer Neil Marshall's horror "Doomsday" which grossed $380,000 and placed at No.7.

Source: Variety Asia, poster from maxmovie thanks to kdramafanusa-soompi.com
http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/6336/

[ Last edited by  katt at 24-6-2008 12:26 PM ]

katt

June 24, 2008

Survey: Celebrities who Go Well with 'Hallyu Street' in Shinjuku, Tokyo



Okubo street in Tokyo's trendy Shinjuku district is home to one of Japan's largest Koreatowns and is referred to as the "Hallyu Street."

The June 19th edition of the Oricon News announced the results of a recent survey entitled "Celebrities who Go Well with Okubo Street." SMAP member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi took first place in the male celebrity category while Korean actress Yoon Son-ha nabbed the first spot in the female celebrity category.

In the survey, people said they thought Kusanagi, who is proficient in Korean, would frequent the street to eat Korean food. Meanwhile, people said they could picture Yoon visiting the area to buy Korean groceries and being a regular customer at all of the best Korean restaurants.

Actor Bae Yong-joon took third place and actor Park Yong-ha took sixth place.

Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1531036_11858.html

katt

June 24, 2008

Romance missing from Korean films  

Two genres -- the melodrama and the romantic comedy -- used to do very well at the box office. "200-Pound Beauty" is a case in point. It deals with plastic surgery, but it is deeply rooted in the romantic comedy tradition in which love ultimately conquers all.

But Korean theaters in recent months have had few, if any, offerings that stir people to talk about the triumph of romance. The summer lineup reveals the paucity of romantic flicks.

What happened?

Last week, "Public Enemy Returns," directed by Kang Woo-suk, rose to the No. 1 slot, offering a much-anticipated reprieve to the protracted slump in the local film industry. But the film, starring Sul Kyoung-gu and Jung Jin-young, does not have any elements that can be categorized as romantic.

"Crossing," a film about North Korean defectors which is also getting a lot of attention, is about to hit theaters this week, but there is no room in this story for romance.

"The Good, The Bad, The Weird," a big-budget Korean film that unfolds in Manchuria, is also unlikely to strike a romantic chord with viewers. Although well-known Korean Wave stars Lee Byung-hun, Song Kang-ho and Jung Woo-sung play title roles -- a bandit, a train robber and a bounty hunter -- and expectations are high that the film will do well, the movie is an action extravaganza that is devoid of the typical romantic plot.

The shortage of films about love might be a result of seasonal fluctuations. During the summer season, a host of big-budget Hollywood blockbusters tends to dominate the theaters, leaving few slots for melodramas and romantic comedy films. But, even considering the seasonal factor, it seems unusual that viewers now have no chance to watch decent romantic features by Korean filmmakers.

Another intriguing trend in the summer season is that most Korean films are led by male stars. "Sunny," starring the top-rated actress Su Ae, is a welcome exception, but the overriding fact is that most Korean films do not have female actors as the leads these days. Even "Sunny," which will be released next month, is not exactly a traditional Korean romantic film, since it focuses on the Vietnam War.

"My Mighty Princess," to be released nationally this week, will come as a mighty disappointment to those who expect a true-to-form romantic comedy. Director Kwak Jae-yong, who made a big, lasting splash with "My Sassy Girl," packaged the film as a romantic comedy in the context of martial arts. But it turns out that the film is more about martial arts battles, and the romantic comedy angle is sadly pushed to the sidelines.

"My Mighty Princess" has all the potential elements of a good romantic comedy, but Kwak's priority is the colorful visual effects, with the help of wire action sequences, and he fails to build up a romance between its heroine So-hui (played by Shin Min-a) and her counterpart.

There was a boom of romantic films in 2006, but, since then, the much-favored genre has been heading downhill. Early this year, "Lovers of Six Years" with its stars Kim Ha-neul and Yoon Gye-sang, but it sold only 1.1 million tickets, falling far short of the high expectations that accompanied its release.

Late last year, leading director Han Ji-seung, who had enjoyed a high degree of popularity in the 1990s with sophisticated films such as "Yellow Ribbon" and "A Day," came back with the romantic comedy "Venus and Mars." Yet, despite the high-profile casting of Sul Kyoung-gu and Kim Tae-hee, it tanked at the box office.

Discouraged by the poor sales for romantic films in recent months, screenwriters and directors are shifting their focus to other genres, particularly thrillers and action films. Melodrama and romantic comedy fans will wait probably have to wait for quite a while.

By Yang Sung-jin ([email protected])

http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/

katt

June 24, 2008

Female Singers Return for Summer

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter


The poster of singer Lee Hyo-ri's third album."Sophisticated sexy'' is the concept
of her upcoming album. / Courtesy of Mnet Media

Summer is not just about the sizzling sun, cool beaches and ice cream; it's also about new styles, music and fashion.

Top Korean female singers are preparing for big comebacks this season and some are already making headlines with their new looks and music.

Lee Hyo-ri, Ivy and Jang Yoon-jeong are ready to surprise fans with their new music and styles.

Lee, one of Korea's favorite female singers, is planning to make a comeback next month and is already making fans wonder about her new look and melodies. Lee's management, Mnet Media, recently released a teaser poster of her upcoming album. The concept of the album is ``sophisticated sexy'' and so fans will once again see Lee as a sexy pop star, but with more maturity.

With her sexy image and down-to-earth personality, the 28-year-old former leader of the now disbanded group Fin.K.L has become an icon in the Korean entertainment and fashion industries. Lee recently left a short message on her homepage, saying this will be ``the best album yet.'' Famous singers also participated in her album, including fellow former member of Fin.K.L., Ock Ju-hyun and top singer Kim Gun-mo.



Another popular singer is putting the finishing touches to her new album: Ivy. The past year was a difficult one for the 26 -year-old singer, finding herself in the middle of a messy scandal regarding her ex-boyfriend. But Ivy stayed strong and made a surprise appearance in the drama "Tokyo, Fox Rain." Fans showed interest and it was evident that many were waiting for her return as a singer. Her participation in the soundtrack of the drama was not enough to satisfy fans, and in fact triggered more curiosity and anticipation. According to her agency, she is spending most of her time recording songs and will meet fans early August.

Trot singer Jang Yoon-jeong is also returning to the music scene with her fourth album early next month. Trot is a genre of Korean pop music and Jang was one of the youngest trot singers to bring the rather old genre into the spotlight. The 28-year old singer swept the nation with her easy-to-follow lyrics and fun melodies. This time, Jang is coming back with the same delightful tunes, but fusing in the Twist.

Her album's title song is "Jang Yoon-jeong Twist" and is expected to bring the Trot and Twist to a whole new level. These sexy singers are expected to bring a more fresh and unique style to the comeback scene.

Credits: [email protected]
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/06/201_26415.html

katt

June 20, 2008

Japanese directors scout shooting sites in Seoul



Movie directors and film producers from Japan posing at a theme park in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do Province

Last week, movie directors from Japan were invited to look around the capital city of Korea and see opportunities to make Seoul their next filming location.

Dubbed the 2008 Metropolitan Familiarization Tour headed jointly by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and Seoul Film Commission and Film Commission of Gyeonggi, the trip was to introduce foreign movie directors and other relevant staffs to what Korea can offer as a movie setting. The tour lasted for about a week from June 7 to 12.

The latest group tour invited Japanese movie-makers only, unlike other group tours that invited film staff of various nationalities.

The group of 10 movie directors and producers included director Sabu, known for 揗onday (2000), Postman Blues (1997), director Yamaguchi Yudia of Jigoku Koshien (2003), Sakigake!! Kuromati K鬹

katt

June 25, 2008

Celebs get their hands dirty down on the farm

I watched as a sought-after singer wearing no makeup at all caught live fish with her bare hands.

Meanwhile, a prim-and-proper actress got ready to slice up the catch for dinner.

This is the latest fad on Korea抯 weekend TV shows ? putting celebrities through pain to entertain viewers.

The singer Lee Hyori and the actress Park Ye-jin were featured on a recently launched entertainment show called 揌ere Comes the Family.

katt

June 25, 2008

[Talk of the town] 慘ung Fu Panda

katt

June 25, 2008

East Asian neighbors board the same 態oat

katt

June 25, 2008

A true tale of escape from North Korea


Gim Cheol-yong (right), the assistant director of 揅rossing,

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Wheesung’s Japan concert to be aired via KNTV
June 20, 2008



Wheesung’s “2008 WheeSung Japan 1st Concert in OSAKA” at the Matsu#a IMP Hall last June 15 will be broadcast for 80 minutes via KNTV.

“Normally, a Korean singer’s concert is broadcast in Japan for 10-15 minutes. Wheesung’s case is unusual because it’ll run for 80 minutes and it’s even his first solo concert. This just shows that Japanese broadcasting officials recognize Wheesung’s abilites,” an Orange Shock official, Wheesung’s agency, said.

Wheesung was also thankful for his successful Japan concert, which was a sold-out one.

He commented, “I expected that most of the attendees will be Koreans residing in Japan but I was surprised because there were a lot of Japanese fans. Thank you very much for going to the concert. Next time, I’d like to invite more people in a better concert and event.”

Source: Starnews + krnloop

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Brown Eyes’ 3rd album, sold-out
June 21, 2008



The first 30,000 copies of Brown Eyes’ 3rd album “Two Things Needed for the Same Purpose and 5 Objects,” which was released last June 19, were completely sold-out in only after a day since it came out in the market.

According to Mnet Media, the distributor of the duo’s album, although Brown Eyes’ 1st and 2nd albums managed to sell more than 600,000 copies each, it initially just manufactured 30,000 copies of the duo’s 3rd album because of the current bad state of the music industry, where selling 100,000 album copies is a rare feat.

It is expected that Brown Eyes’ new album will surpass 100,000 sold copies. There has not been a released album until May 2008 that has reached the said number.

Source: Mydaily + krnloop

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Kangta and Yang Dong Geun to act in a musical
June 24, 2008



The Ministry of National Defense, in celebration of its 60th Foundation Day, has chosen Kangta and Yang Dong Geun, who are currently fulfilling their compulsory military service, to star in its musical, which will start its run on October 4 at the Jeongshimhwa Hall in Chungnam University. The musical will also be performed in Seoul, Busan, Daegu and Kwangju.

The musical, with the temporary title “Soldier,” is going to be about the true story of Colonel Lee Jong Myeong, who lost his legs in a land mine explosion at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in 2000.

Earnings from the musical will all be forwarded to the National Treasury.

Source: Khan + krnloop

katt

June 25, 2008

K-POP Hits to be Featured in Korean Language Textbook in Japan



Japanese entertainment company Avex said it will release a series of educational DVDs entitled "Learning Korean through Songs" featuring 25 music videos of hit K-pop songs.

The songs include TVXQ's 2004 hit "Hug," Ahn Jae-wook's "Friend," Lee Byung-hun's "Tears," BoA's "No.1" and SG WannaBe's "In Life."

In August, another DVD will be released featuring more hit songs including Shinhwa's "Deep Sorrow," Lee Dong-gun's "Hoping that My Wind Touches That Sky," Fly to the Sky's "Missing You," Brown Eyes' "Already a Year" and SG WannaBe's "Crime and Punishment."

Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1531144_11858.html

katt

June 25, 2008

Song Hye Kyo Edges into Chinese Entertainment World


South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo arrives in Shanghai
on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. [Photo: dfdaily.com]

South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo landed in Shanghai on Tuesday for a brand promotion and updated the media on details of her latest work, a cooperation with famed Hong Kong director John Woo in the movie "1949."

"I have been learning the Chinese language, as well as Chinese history, since I signed the movie contract," the actress said. Chinese audiences will only accept my performance if I have adequate knowledge about their country.

This is the first move the South Korean actress has made toward her goal of entering the Chinese entertainment world, the Oriental Morning Post reported.

Rumors have abounded that the actress is planning to join the Chinese company that has groomed stars like Michelle Yeoh.

Song Hye Kyo will co-star with Hong Kong actor Chen Chang in "1949".

"He is a charming person, and I look forward to our cooperation," Song Hye Kyo said of her partner-to be. The two stars met at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May.

Source: CRIENGLISH.com

http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/06/25/902s372702.htm

katt

June 25, 2008

International Fantastic Film Festival to open next month in S. Korea



12th PiFan official website

katt

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

PiFan to "Waltz With Bashir"

Written by Han Sunhee

SEOUL -- The Puchon Intl. Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) will kick off July 18 with "Waltz With Bashir," the documentary animation by Israeli helmer Ari Folman, which appeared in competition in Cannes last month.

Organizers said Tuesday that fest will screen 205 movies from 39 countries and wrap July 27 with sci-fi romance "Cyborg She." Pic is a Korea-Japan co-production directed by "My Sassy Girl" helmer Kwak Jae-yong.
Fest, held in the city of Bucheon, is Asia's top fantasy and genre meet.

Its main program, Puchon Choice, counts 12 titles including Na Hong-jin's "The Chaser" and "Blair Witch Project" helmer Daniel Myrick's "The Objective" among others.

The program will also include preem of "Death Bell," a high-school horror pic starring Lee Beom-soo helmed by Korean first timer Chang. PiFan will showcase 30 films in its World Fantastic Cinema section and is also launching two new sections.

Strange Homage will show six films by film masters including Kim Ki-young's "The Housemaid" and Tom Kalin's "Savage Grace." The Off the Fantastic section will provide off-beat selections of 20 films.

Special programs include Fanta Masters: Gregg Araki, The Grindhouse Revisited, The Rebellious: Asian Action Special and 100 Years of Nikkatsu among others.

As previously announced, PiFan is also bowing a new industry program called NAFF (Network of Asian Fantastic Films.) This offers a film project market and an industry showcase of genre cinema.

Puchon Choice lineup at 12th PiFan.
"Acolytes" Jon Hewitt (Australia)
"The Chaser" Na Hong-jin (Korea)
"Fear(s) of the Dark" Various directors (France)
"Let the Right One In" Tomas Alfredson (Sweden)
"Mirageman" Martin Weisz (Germany)
"Nothing to Lose" Pieter Kuijpers (U.K.)
"The Objective" Daniel Myrick (Morocco/US)
"Opapatika" Thanakorn Pongsuwan (Thailand)
"Rule Number One" Kelvin Tong (Hong Kong/Singapore)
"Timecrimes" Nacho Vigalondo (Spain)
"When The Full Moon Rises" Mohamad Mohd Khalid (Malaysia)
"Death Bell" Chang (Korea)

Source: Variety Asia

http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/6340/

katt

June 3, 2008

"Byul" Shoots Music Video in Malaysia
Pop Diva Wants to Recommend Resorts for Lovers

By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter



Star went through the lively culture of Malaysia in its capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The pop diva also visited a peaceful beach in Langkawi where she also took her music video.  

The popular South Korean pop singer Star (Korean birth name Kim Go-Eun), highly known by her outstanding singing ability, went to Malaysia for her 5th album music video shoot. Star had already visited Penang, Malaysia in 2006 for the picture album but had to leave without fully enjoying the sights.

This time, Star experienced lively culture in Malaysia's capital city of Kuala Lumpur, and a peaceful beach in Langkawi where she also shot her music video.

During the eight days of filming from May 9 to 16, 2008 Star was mesmerized by the coexistence of modern city culture and beautiful nature in Malaysia.

Later Star told the media that she would like to recommend Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi to couples for their romantic occasions.

The music video filming was progressed in accordance with five-star Malaysia Airlines Systems.

The shooting took place in several famous places downtown in the capital city

katt

June 25, 2008

Actor Jang Hyuk Stars in Taiwanese Singer Elva's New Music Video



Actor Jang Hyuk has appeared in top Taiwanese singer Elva's new music video.

According to Jang's management agency, Sidus HQ, the actor stars as Elva's love interest in three of her latest music videos.

The Taiwanese producer of the music video said although it was the first time that the two stars met, they shared great chemistry and delivered an outstanding performance.

Jang became well-known in Taiwan through dramas such as "Successful Story of a Bright Girl" and films like "Introducing My Girlfriend."
Jang, who recently became married, has been cast in the upcoming SBS TV drama series "Tajja" and film "Penthouse Elephant."

Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1531205_11858.html

katt

March 31, 2008

America, here comes Daniel Henney

Luke Stier
Staff Writer



Daniel Henney will play the Marvel Comics Superhero Agent Zero, right, in the upcoming 揦-Men Origins: Wolverine

katt

Breaking into Hollywood

"X-Men" wasn't the first opportunity Henney had to do an American film.

"We had been offered roles in the past. However, they never seemed to be exactly what I was looking for," he said. "It was very important for me to find a role that wasn't race specific and had a great supporting cast as well."

While the previous offers weren't right, Henney said "X-Men" was "perfect" for him.

He realizes he has been blessed with the opportunities in his young life.

"I have been very lucky and my timing has been great as well," Henney said. "I find myself shaking my head all the time at the profoundness of my life.

"Growing up in Carson City it always felt absurd to think that I could work in Hollywood one day," he said. "It was always in the back of my mind but it only became a reality a few years ago. I've always kept goals in my head and as extreme as they've been they've always been reachable. I think that's helped along the way."

Henney is excited that those who know him in Carson City soon will be able to see him in action on the big screen.

"I've been working in film for three years now and it does feel great to know that my friends and family will finally be able to head to the local cinema and check out the film," he stated.

What's next?

Once filming wraps up for "X-Men Origins" in May, Henney isn't sure what lies ahead.

In fact, he's not even certain where he wants to continue his career.

"I'm not sure," Henney said. "I guess it depends on the scripts that come my way. I've always cared more about the quality of the work as opposed to where it takes place. Of course I would love to continue to do films in Hollywood after this, providing there is a good project that comes along. So I guess we'll have to wait and see."

His parents are among those waiting to see what's next.

"It's anyone's guess," Phillip said. "He is like a rocket on a launch pad, nothing but upward. He is going to reach his goal no matter how many obstacles there are. Each obstacle is just a learning experience to pursue the goal in a positive direction.

"For example, he played basketball out in our driveway in zero-degree temperatures, just to improve his basketball skills to become the best for his team and for himself," he said.

Christine said she would like to "have him back in the country and not so far away."

However, "no matter what direction this might take him, we will always be proud of him and continue to support him as we have already done," said his mother.

Source: http://www.thedailynews.cc/main. ... ectionID=11&S=1

katt

June 25, 2008

Puchon Fantastic Film fest to stick with what works
  
This year's Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival touts a surprisingly broad and mainstream theme: "Love, fantasy, and adventure."
The theme signals the festival's decision to take a bold leap forward in trying to lure mainstream audiences to its variety of genre films such as horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and animation, organizers said in a press conference on Tuesday.

The 12th annual Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival will run from July 18 to July 27, showcasing 25 films from 39 countries. Last year, films were gathered from 33 countries.


"Waltz with Bashir," an autobiographical documentary animation set in Israel by Ari Folman,
will open the 12th annual Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, which runs July 18 to 27.

Festival programmer Kwon Yong-min sees the rise in participating countries as a positive sign. "This increase means that genre films are gathering more international acclaim, and finding a greater place in world cinema," he said. A total of 205 films were submitted to the festival. Chief festival organizer Han Sang-jun explained the festival's shifting focus to a more mainstream audience. "This year, we're trying to make it easier for the audience to choose films. Trends are changing, so we are looking for more popular themes while maintaining the Puchon festival's own unique flavor. We believe it's possible to satisfy both hardcore fans and mainstream moviegoers."

The festival's films will be introduced in various categories such as World Fantastic Cinema, Forbidden Zone, and Family Fanta. More specialized sections are also new to the program, such as one titled, "The Rebellious: Asian Action Special" which features eight films from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and the Middle East.

The opening film for the festival this year will be "Waltz with Bashir," an Israeli film by Ari Folman which was also featured as a competition piece at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. In this autobiographical documentary animation, Ari embarks on a journey to remember his experiences in the Israeli army from two decades ago. He finds his war-time friends and confronts the trauma of his time fighting for his country. The film is a moving interpretation of memory and the relationship between mankind and war from a personal vantage point.

The festival's closing film is a Korean and Japanese collaboration titled "Cyborg She," directed by Korean filmmaker Kwak Jae-yong. Kwak is most well-known for his piece, "My Sassy Girl" (2001), and once again brings his comedic yet poignant touch to the screen.

A combination of melodrama, sci-fi and romance, "Cyborg She" follows 21-year old Ji-ro, a lonely man living in the year 2007. Ji-ro meets a strange girl on his birthday, but thinks nothing of her until he meets her again a year later, and then begins dating her. He finds the girl colder and more distant than when they first met, until he discovers this is because she is a cyborg from the future.

In addition to the films featured in the festival, chief organizer Han introduced a new program titled the Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF 2008). As the product of five years' worth of planning, the program is an initiative taken by the festival committee to strengthen the place of genre films worldwide and in the hearts of mainstream audiences. There are also plans to set up a Fantastic Film School which will showcase films and host forums.

Another program launched is the "It Project." The project will focus on a different country and genre of film each year, and then run workshops to train filmmakers in that particular style. Chinese action movies will kick off the project this year, and chief organizer Han announced that the festival committee itself will be putting 40 million won into the project.

The "It Project" showcases 19 Chinese action movies, including "Speed Delivery" by Xie Dong, a mystery action film with a hint of horror about five friends who wind up pulled into a dangerous game. These projects will be crucial to the festival's growing reach and reputation as an international forum for genre filmmakers and artists.

Ticket reservations for the festival are available at its official website, http://www.pifan.com/. For further information, call (032) 345-6313~4.

By Lee Jee-hyeon ([email protected])

http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/